Thanks Zinc.. I most definitely will keep working on the F/T, as it would be much easier to feed him.. I did handle him today.. just for a few minutes and it went well.. he was stiff at first but quickly loosened up and was fine.. Then he seemed a bit flighty( trying to crawl away from me) so I put him back in his enclosure.. I have read that over time they will become more relaxed and used to being handled.. Thanks for your advice..👍🏻